Now for the first time in English translation, Devi Mandir Publishing presents the Pancharatna Gita. The root “pancha” means five and “ratna” means jewels. The sublime mantras in this App include five jewels which expand the glory of the Bhagavad Gita. …read more

The Bhagavad Gita is considered the essence of the Vedas and Upanishads. In Vaishnava tradition there are five jewels which surround the Bhagavad Gita: Gita Mahatmyam, Vishnusahasranam, Bhishmastavaraja, Anusmriti, and Gajendra Moksha. These five ornaments enhance the beauty of the Gita, and and create a sadhana which is a stepping stone to the Chandi Samputs.

Bhagavad Gita conveys the greatest blessings in understanding the Ideal of Perfection and gives us the inspiration to reach for it.

Swamiji’s class focuses on the inner struggle of the spiritual aspirant to follow their own chosen ideal of perfection in every moment. You won’t want to miss Swamiji’s unique interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita. Watch Now! … read more

In this extraordinary video, Swami Satyanada Saraswati conveys the meaning of the Satya Nārāyaṇa Vrat Puja, which will be performed by devotees around the world each month on the Full Moon day. The word “Satya” means truth and “Nārāyaṇa” is the Manifestation of the All Pervading Consciousness, represented as Lord Vishnu. Maha Vishnu (Maha means […]

Vishnu Sahasranam Question: In chanting the Vishnu Sahasranam, if you only have a limited amount of time, is it better to chant just the thousand names or just the puja? If you really are short on time can you break up the chanting of the thousand names into two separate sittings and should you do […]

Indian milk sweets make the perfect offering for Lord Vishnu, particularly in his form as Sri Krishna. Learn about these sugary confections, which devotees lovingly offer during puja at the Devi Mandir.

The holy day of Sri Krishna’s birth, called Krishna Janmashtami (Sanskrit: कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी, kṛṣṇa janmāṣṭami), is celebrated with joyous feelings throughout India and the world on the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Shravan (August-September). At the Devi Mandir we celebrate Janmashtami with the elaborate worship of Sri Krishna, including the […]

This Bhagavad Gita Podcast is the continuation of the Gita Mahatmya, the explanation of the Greatness of the Gita. This second part is known as the Dvitimahatmya, the Second Part of the Glory of the Gita.

This Bhagavad Gita Podcast begins the discussion and reading of the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This chapter introduces the dilemma of Arjuna and sets the stage for the dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita.

This Bhagavad Gita Podcast is the discussion of the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. In the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals His identity as the Supreme Soul of All, and shares that the One who wears the body is eternal, while the body is transient.